Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

It has been five decades since cognitive theory was first “created” by Drs. Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck. Research regarding the relationship between cognition and emotion has achieved a dominant presence in psychiatric and psychological journals.

Both Beck and Ellis trace dysfunctional thinking patterns in the moment back to beliefs about the self. The idea that the threat lies not in the objective situation, but in the meaning attributed to the situation is fundamental to cognitive therapy, so the focus of therapy lies in the transformation of this meaning.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which is also referred to as Cognitive Therapy treats emotional problems by changing negative patterns of thought. It is the worlds most researched and validated form of psychological therapy.

Because of its clarity, proven effectiveness and the need for brief yet effective therapies, cognitive therapy is now established as the ‘Treatment of Choice’ for overcoming a wide range of complex problems including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low-self-esteem and other emotional problems.

Problems that CBT can help with.